southern ground hornbill
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: The southern ground hornbill (Bucorvus leadbeateri) is named after Benjamin Leadbeater (1760-1837) an eminent dealer in natural history material in London. Bucorvus is the Latin word for large, huge or great raven. Their habitat range includes grassland, savannah and woodland. Rated as vulnerable in southern Africa.
Distribution: Northern Namibia with a population in and around Opuwo, Rundu and the Caprivi.
Diet: Termite wings, dung beetles, grasshoppers, frogs and toads, snakes, lizards, snails, chameleons, turtles and tortoises. Mongooses, squirrels, birds and red-billed quelea nestlings are also taken.
Description: Largest of all hornbills, predominately black in colour less for wing, throat and neck markings. Yellow eyes, black and dark grey legs and feet.
Breeding: Lays only 1 or 2 eggs between August and January with an incubation period of 37 to 43 days.
Size: 90 to 130cm. Weight: 4.2kg.
Dune Hopper
3 or 4 Days - The dune hopper concept offers scheduled flights from Windhoek or Swakopmund - with overnight stays of varying lengths at several lodges in the NamibRand Private Reserve and around Sossusvlei
Skeleton Coast Fly-In Safari
4 Days - This is generally viewed as the best safari to the Skeleton Coast - an not to be missed experience
Skeleton Coast & Sossusvlei
4 Days - Exactly the same as the itinerary above but with the addition of a a visit to Sossusvlei
Ultimate Skeleton Coast Flying Safari
4 Days - A highly customisable private safari allowing for departures from different parts of Namibia and for any length of trip
Skeleton Coast & Luderitz Fly-In Safari
5 Days - The third is the series of Skeleton Coast Safaris this time with the addition of the small harbour town of Luderitz
Skeleton Coast & Etosha Fly-In
5 Days - The fourth and final Skeleton Coast Safari gives the opportunity for game viewing in Etosha
Skeleton Coast Camp
4 or 5 Days - This flying safari is the only way to visit the Wilderness Skeleton Coast Camp
